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Prince of the City

Prince of the City

A cop is turning. Nobody's safe.

19817.02h 47m

Overview

New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.

Directed by Sidney Lumet
Written by Jay Presson Allen, Sidney Lumet, Robert Daley
Produced by Burtt Harris
Box OfficeBudget: $8.6MRevenue: $8.1M

Top Cast

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Daniel Ciello

Jerry Orbach

Jerry Orbach

Gus Levy

Richard Foronjy

Richard Foronjy

Joe Marinaro

D

Don Billett

Bill Mayo

K

Kenny Marino

Dom Bando

Carmine Caridi

Carmine Caridi

Gino Mascone

T

Tony Page

Raf Alvarez

Norman Parker

Norman Parker

Rick Cappalino

Paul Roebling

Paul Roebling

Brooks Paige

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban

Santimassino

Themes & Keywords

new york citycorruptionpolice1970swiretappolice corruptiondistrict attorneynarcotics cop

About Prince of the City

Prince of the City is a drama, thriller, crime film released in 1981 exploring themes of new york city, corruption, police, 1970s, wiretap, police corruption. Directed by Sidney Lumet, it stars Treat Williams, Jerry Orbach, Richard Foronjy. New York City detective Daniel Ciello agrees to help the United States Department of Justice eliminate corruption in the police department, as long as he will not have to turn in any close friends. In doing so, Ciello uncovers a conspiracy within the force to smuggle drugs to street informants.

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